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Wikipedia: Baltic Sea - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltic_Sea
An article from this online encyclopedia created by a community of volunteers. |
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HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission - http://www.helcom.fi/
The governing body of the Helsinki convention, whose goal is the protection of the marine environment of the Baltic Sea. Information about HELCOM, the convention, issues, and activities. |
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Great Northern War - Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Northern_War
Article about the war from 1700 to 1721 that ended the Swedish Empire and resulted in Russian domination over the Baltic sea area. |
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Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - http://www.cbss.st/
Information about the history of the council, its organizational structure, basic documents, past and on-going co-operation efforts, and news and events and activities of the region. |
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Baltic 21 - An Agenda 21 for the Baltic Sea Region - http://www.baltic21.org/
A regional process for sustainable development initiated by the member states of the Council of the Baltic Sea States. |
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Baltic Environmental Atlas - http://maps.grida.no/baltic
Interactive environmental maps of the Baltic Sea region. Themes, such as population density and land use, relate to human impact on the environment in the region. |
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Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB) - http://www.ccb.se/
Non-profit association which aims to promote the protection and improvement of the Baltic Sea environment and natural resources. Unites organizations from Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. |
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Baltic Development Forum - http://www.bdforum.org/
A networking organization involving businesses, local governments and associations whose objective is further development of the region. |
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Nord Stream - Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nord_Stream
Information about the German-Russian pipeline through the Baltic Sea, its environmental impact, the controversy it created and the political scandal surrounding former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder. |
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Baltic University Programme - http://www.balticuniv.uu.se/
Network of universities in the Baltic Sea region, coordinated by Uppsala University, Sweden. Focuses on questions of sustainable development, environmental protection and democracy. |
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Baltic Sea Project - http://www.bspnews.kiss.pl/
UNESCO ASP Flagship Project to awaken young people's interest in environmental issues, protection and sense of responsibility. Schools from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden take part. |
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Baltic Sea Portal - http://www.balticsea.net/
A portal to various Baltic Sea Region organizations which promote cooperation between the various countries. It includes sections for events and newsletters. |
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Union of the Baltic Cities - http://www.ubc.net/
A cooperation on a local level between cities surrounding or close to the Baltic Sea. |
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Baltic SeaStates Subregional Co-operation (BSSSC) - http://www.bsssc.com/
A political network of regional authorities below the national level of the countries in the Baltic Sea area. |
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BEN - Baltic Euroregional Network - http://www.benproject.org/
Promotes spatial development and territorial integration in the Baltic Sea Region by strengthening Euroregions as competent partners with national authorities and international institutions. |
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Boing - Eutrophication in the Baltic Sea - http://boing.fimr.fi/
Information about the problem and the environmental impact, direct access data, interactive maps and databases. |
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Nord Stream - http://www.nord-stream.com/
The company building the controversial German-Russian gas pipeline through the Baltic sea. Includes detailed map of the pipeline. |
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Baltic Sea States - http://bibl.sh.se/baltic/
Web directory for the countries in the Baltic Sea region compiled by the library at Södertörn University College. |
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BCCA, Baltic Sea Chambers of Commerce Association - http://www.bcca.ws/
An organisation of Chambers of Commerce in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia and Sweden. |
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Patricia LTD - http://www.baltictravel.net/
Travel website focusing on tourism and business travel in the Baltics. Ferry schedules and pricing. |
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Baltic 21 Institute for Sustainable Industry - http://www.baltic21institute.org/
A network for universities, businesses and governments working for sustainable development of the industrial sector in the Baltic Sea region. |
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Euregio Helsinki-Tallinn - http://www.euregio-heltal.org/
An association to promote co-operation and enhance regional integration between its members; Tallinn, Helsinki, Uusimaa and Harjumaa. [English, Estonian, Finnish] |
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Baltica Sea Forum - http://www.baltic-sea-forum.org/
An organization representing a group of companies, institutions and individuals aiming at promoting cooperation in the Baltic Sea region. |
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The Baltic Sea Information Centre - http://itameri.kyamk.fi/
A directory of websites about Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and Russia with a focus on industry and commerce. |
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Baltic Sea Heritage Co-operation - http://balticheritage.raa.se/
A regional project aimed to find and carry out possible actions for safeguarding and developing the common cultural heritage. |
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Maps of the Baltic Lands - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/baltics.html
Maps of the region at various times from 1000 A.D. to 1809 A.D. From the Atlas to Freeman's Historical Geography, published in 1903. |
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Ballerina Mailing List - http://lists.grida.no/mailman/listinfo/ballerina-l
A place to read and share environmental news concerning the Baltic Sea. |
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Baltic Waters Memorial, Estonia, 1918-19 - http://www.memorials.inportsmouth.co.uk/churches/cathedral/baltic.htm
A memorial in Portsmouth Cathedral to those British forces killed in action in the Baltic Sea. |
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US Energy Information Administration - Baltic Sea - http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Baltic/Background.html
US EIA provides data, forecasts, country analysis brief and other analyses, focusing on the energy industry including oil, natural gas and electricity. |
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Protect the Baltic Sea - http://www.balticsea.lt/en
An appeal to the EU and national governments demanding an independent environmental impact assessment of the Nord Stream gas pipeline project. |